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Lenow Family History

Lenow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leno, Lenox, Lebow, Lenon, Lenz, Low, Leo, Zeno, Leon, Leroy

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Where is the Lenow family from?

You can see how Lenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lenow families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lenow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Lenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Lenow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Lenow. For the veterans among your Lenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Lenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lenow in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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